USA mail & parcel forwarding service?

[miss_swan]

I've been getting error messages all day trying to get to www.thelettercarrier.com

Anybody else having troubles? Did these guys close up?

I think that they are toast. At least there's no website.

[rOrO]

In case anyone is interested, I just called them and they're still in business, they're just updating their website. Here are their co-ordinates...

The Letter Carrier
145 Tyee Drive
Point Roberts WA 98281
t: +1 (360) 945-0515
f: +1 (360) 945-0979
w: www.thelettercarrier.com

[hammer]

[There is a mailboxes etc at 1623 military road (wegmans plaza) that I always use.

What do these guys charge for receiving packages?

[wheel]

[There is a mailboxes etc at 1623 military road (wegmans plaza) that I always use.  

What do these guys charge for receiving packages?

I dunno, I keep a mailbox there so it's priced differently than one-up. You can call them 716 298 4461.

[miss_swan]

In case anyone is interested, I just called them and they're still in business, they're just updating their website. Here are their co-ordinates...

The Letter Carrier
145 Tyee Drive
Point Roberts WA 98281
t: +1 (360) 945-0515
f: +1 (360) 945-0979
w: www.thelettercarrier.com

If they are still in business - that's good.

However, if they still don't get around to "updating" their website after weeks and weeks and weeks. Makes me think twice.

I'll still keep them in mind though.

[jstarr7827]

Anyone know of any other services that aren't listed on this thread?

[charger]

I have a business account in my own name. Whenever I have anything shipped to me I have a "business number:####" put in the address. It goes through customs without a single hitch, I don't even pay GST on the stuff.. But about 99% of the stuff I import is actually resold, so really I am not cheating the system.

If you go to a UPS store you get a suite address, so give that a try. They need to see ID and such, but Canadian Id will suffice.

[Acrossenger]

How does having a business prevents you from paying GST? Please explain! It is my understanding that everyone (including business) pays GST. However, business can apply GST back in the income return.

I have a business account in my own name. Whenever I have anything shipped to me I have a "business number:####" put in the address. It goes through customs without a single hitch, I don't even pay GST on the stuff.. But about 99% of the stuff I import is actually resold, so really I am not cheating the system.

If you go to a UPS store you get a suite address, so give that a try. They need to see ID and such, but Canadian Id will suffice.

[davecanada]

some other I came across (I have never used any of them)

http://www.myus.com/rates/zone1.shtml

http://maillinkplus.com/index.php

http://www.usglobalmail.com/

[Gdog]

So for using The Letter Carrier...if we're forwarding a laptop purchased from Dell.com...how would that work? Tell TLC the value in US that you paid? And then just take the hit on the GST/PST??

Cuz there's no way Canada Customs will believe a huge box with DELL labelled all over is a $60US gift that's a laptop!!!

[cechlin]

hmm so is it possible to use these services with those free ipod and stuff deals?

if so how much would it cost after all those crappy charges and stuff

[flaming homer]

There were several mentions of the Mailboxes Etc. on Military Road (Niagara Falls, NY). I couldn't locate them anywhere, but did find a UPS Store with the same address. I e-mailed them about Canadian pickup, and here is their response:

yes we are open m-f 9-7 / sat 9-3 / sunday we are closed .
we will need the name the package is coming in and a phone # to contact .
you should have the package addressed to :
your name
care of the ups store
1623 military rd
niagara falls new york 14304
have your phone # put on the label as well .
ITS $5 FOR A SMALL BOX , $10 for MEDIUM, AND $15 FOR A LARGE , WE WILL CALL YOU WHEN IT ARRIVES AND ITS $1 EVERY DAY WE HOLD EACH PACKAGE .

[ceecee]

Is there anyone on RFD that would go back and forth from the U.S. on a regular basis that has a U.S. address (or live in the U.S.) that could help me out? I want to order something off the internet (clothes) that only delivers to the U.S. If they could provide a mail forwarding service for me, that would be great...

I'm willing to pay a commission fee per package, of course...

Anyone, anyone?

[windough]

If anyone is looking for a forwarding service, I have a contact in the States that ships me stuff I order on eBay, and it has always arrived Duty Free.

Pm me if you have any questions.

[Arrow]

Is there anyone on RFD that would go back and forth from the U.S. on a regular basis that has a U.S. address (or live in the U.S.) that could help me out? I want to order something off the internet (clothes) that only delivers to the U.S. If they could provide a mail forwarding service for me, that would be great...

I'm willing to pay a commission fee per package, of course...

Anyone, anyone?

The Letter Carrier will forward packages for you.